Photo courtesy of Sadler Suess Funeral Home - Telford
Perkasie, Pennsylvania
Oct 2, 1928 – Mar 13, 2019 (Age 90)
Rolland Kennell, of Souderton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Souderton Mennonite Homes, Franconia Twp. He was 90 years old.
Born in Hoppenville, PA, he was a son of the late Stewart R. and Gladys L. (Reiter) Kennell. He grew up in Pennsburg but lived much of his life in Hatfield until he moved to Souderton in 2011 to live with his daughter.
A U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, he served his country from 1950-1952, attaining the rank of Corporal. He enjoyed working with his hands and was able to repair and create things for his family. He was employed as a stamper for B&G Manufacturing in Hatfield for many years.
He married Mary Adamire on September 8, 1956 and they enjoyed 58 years of marriage until her death in 2015
Ms. Kennell was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Lansdale for 56 years. He served for many years as a Sunday school door greeter with his wife Mary. He loved singing the old hymns and praise choruses, reading his Bible and enthusiastically telling others about salvation through Jesus Christ.
He is survived by his daughters: Darlene Garis and her husband Joe of Souderton, Sandra Gehman of Norristown, Step-daughters, Delores Cupchak of Arizona, and Carol Hartman of Huntingdon Beach, CA, , 8 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a stepson, Carl M. Adamire, and a grandson, Jay Cupchak, Jr.
Memorial Services will be held on Friday April 5, 2019 at 7:00pm. In the Summit View Auditorium of Souderton Mennonite Homes, 207 W. Summit St., Souderton, PA 18964. Interment will be private in St. Mark’s Lutheran Cemetery, Pennsburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Grand View Hospice 700 Lawn Ave. Sellersville, PA. 18960. Arrangements are by the Sadler-Suess Funeral Home, Telford. www.sadlersuessfuneralhome.net
Read MoreWe are sorry to hear of the loss of your precious loved one. Though someone we love may pass away, they are precious in Gods eyes and his memory. May these loving words give you hope hope in Gods promise. John 6:40
Twanda Eakins
April 08, 2019 | PA | Neighbor
Dear Sandy and Darlene, I'm very sorry to hear of Uncle Rolland's passing. I do know he is in a better place and reuniting with Aunt Mary. I have fond memories of all of us when we were youngsters. I will keep you all in my prayers. God Bless !
Larry Kennell Jr
March 22, 2019 | St Johns, FL | Family
Dear Sandy and Darlene,
I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts are with you both.
Etta Quigg
Marietta Quigg
March 18, 2019 | Lansdale, PA | Friend
Rolland loved to sing in the church choir at Calvary Baptist in Lansdale. He loved his family and Jesus. He seemed ageless, good genes and lots of vitamins; which he read a lot about. He also like playing his harmonica along with the Laurence Welk show; his Sat night ritual. He was a good country western dancer and swiped mom off her feet with his dancing where they met at Sleepy Hollow Ranch.
Carol Hartman
March 15, 2019 | Huntington Beach, CA | Daughter
